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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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